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True Planning Software Licence

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, UK, has recently completed the procurement process for a "True Planning Software Licence." This procurement falls under the defence and security special regime, in the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method used was direct, which did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. Key milestones include the awarding of the contract on 31st July 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st August 2025, ending on 13th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the technology and software sectors, particularly those specialising in defence applications. Given its direct procurement status, organisations with niche expertise in similar technology domains are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. The successful supplier, Price System Limited, indicates that small to medium-sized enterprises have the potential to engage effectively with central government contracts, utilising expertise and innovative solutions to meet specific procurement needs.

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Notice Title

True Planning Software Licence

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of software licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044713-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 13 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pls_transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICE SYSTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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